Longyearbyen in May
4.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -3°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.
-3°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
6Rainy days (21 mm)
24:00 hDaylight
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -3°C
- Some rain: about 6 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C | -16°C | 43 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | -12°C | -16°C | 31 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | -12°C | -17°C | 35 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | -9°C | -13°C | 23 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| May | -3°C | -5°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| June | 2°C | 1°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.1 |
| July | 7°C | 4°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 5°C | 3°C | 40 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 1°C | -1°C | 45 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.2 |
| October | -4°C | -8°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| November | -7°C | -12°C | 47 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| December | -10°C | -14°C | 45 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Longyearbyen in May?
Daytime highs average -3°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?
The best months are July, August, June.